Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy Prediction: The Buccaneers will play this game under the guidance of a new coach

Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy: Prediction and odds on the Match on 17 May 2025

Orlando Pirates will face off against TS Galaxy at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday after their recent away victory. The Buccaneers will play their fifth game of the month in the space of seventeen days, and we expect them to keep up the same momentum against their guests, who have failed to win any of their last four Betway Premiership games. 

Orlando Pirates: form and statistics

Last five games: WLWWW

The Buccaneers have lost three Cup titles in the space of two months, and have no hope of a trophy anymore. Orlando Pirates were beaten by their arch-rival in the final of the FA Cup a few days ago. However, they recovered fully when they defeated Golden Arrows (3-0) in the Betway Premiership.

Orlando Pirates kicked off the game with Tshegofaso Mabasa opening the scoreboard in the 16th minute to give his side a halftime victory. The second half began with the same pressure, and Bandile Sahndu extended the lead in the 61st minute, while Kabelo Dlamini scored the third of the day to ensure Orlando Pirates amass all the points against Golden Arrows.

The Buccaneers have been consistent in the Betway Premiership lately, heading here with three wins in their last three matches. Despite the fact that they won’t be able to win the League title, Jose Riveiro's men have been a force to reckon with this campaign, scoring thirty-nine times while conceding only seventeen goals. 

The Buccaneers have lost twice and won ten at home in the league since this campaign, and they'll be determined to maintain such a run. Orlando Pirates are presently second on the log, and they won’t be able to win the league anymore.

Orlando Pirates Line Up

Unfortunately, coach Jose Riveiro won’t lead the Buccaneers for this encounter, but the caretaker, Mandla Ncikazi, will continue his legacy for the remainder of the season. 

Relebohile Mofokeng has been one of the best young players this season, and his contribution to whatever the Buccaneers have achieved in this campaign has been outstanding. 

Orlando Pirates Potential Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Chaine Sipho—Deano Van Rooyen, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Deon Hotto—Makhelebe Makhaula, Thalente Mbatha—Mohau Nkota, Patrick Maswanganyi, Relebohile Mofokeng—Tshegofatso Mabasa

Out: Olisah Ndah, Thabiso Lebito, Zakhele Lepasa

Head coach: Mandla Ncikazi 

TS Galaxy: form and statistics

Last five games: LDLDL

The Rockets have been a shadow of themselves in recent games, heading here without a breakthrough in five consecutive Betway Premiership games. TS Galaxy were overwhelmed on their ground by a relegation-threatened opponent. The Rockets, who had settled for a stalemate against Sekhukhune United at home, failed to impress against Richards Bay. TS Galaxy took possession of the ball, but were not effective in front of goal, and it was their guests who broke the deadlock after the break. Despite their opponent being reduced to ten, TS Galaxy failed to penetrate Richards Bay's defence as they bowed to a (0-1) home loss.

It’s rare for a TS Galaxy team to go back-to-back home games without a win, but with losses against Richards Bay and Marumo Gallants on their turf, their Bosnia-Herzegovina coach's job might be under threat.

Adnan Beganovic's men have managed one win in their last six Betway Premiership matches. TS Galaxy have picked up thirty-four points from a combined eighty-one, scoring twenty-nine and conceding twenty-nine.

 TS Galaxy have managed two wins in their last thirteen Betway Premiership games on the road. 

TS Galaxy: Line-up

The Rockets are one of the best attacking sides in the league, and they will never sit back against any side in the Betway Premier League. However, they have been below par lately, especially with their top scorer, Dzenan Zajmovic (8 goals), not finding the back of the net in five consecutive matches. 

TS Galaxy Potential Starting Line-up

Ira Eliezer Tape—Solomon Letsoenyo, Khulumani Ndamane, Mlungusi Mbunjaa, Thamsanqa Tshiamo Masiya—Nhlanhla Mgaga, Mpho Mvelase, Puso Dithejane, Keagan Dolly—Victor Letsoalo, Dzenan Zajmovic 

Head Coach: Adnan Beganovic

Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy: head to head statistics

• Orlando Pirates have won five, while TS Galaxy have recorded three wins and a game ending in a tie over their previous nine meetings.
• Fewer than two goals have surfaced in eight of their previous nine meetings.
• Orlando Pirates have scored first in four of their previous five meetings against TS Galaxy.

Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy: Betting Tips & Odds

• Five of the last Orlando Pirates’ six Betway Premiership matches have produced more than two goals. You can try out a total of over 2.5 goals, and 2.21 has been allocated on the Betway bookmaker website for this option.
• Seven of the last TS Galaxy’s previous eight games have produced a goal apiece. The Bet365 bookmaker website offers a BTTS option for 2.28.
• Orlando Pirates have won nine of their last eleven home games in the Betway Premiership. For the hosts to secure the maximum points, a 1.55 has been allotted to them, which is available on the 1xbet bookmaker website.

Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy match prediction 17 May 2025

The Buccaneers have lost two finals in the space of fifteen days, firstly against Pyramids in the CAF Champions League semi-finals, and the FA Cup against Kaizer Chiefs. It didn’t just end there; Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned the champions a few days ago, meaning there won’t be a major trophy for Orlando Pirates this campaign.

Orlando Pirates will definitely play in the CAF Champions League next campaign, after securing fifty-five points from their last twenty matches. The Buccaneers will play without their Spanish coach, who recently signed for Al Ahly. They’ll approach this fixture under the guidance of their new caretaker, Mandla Ncikazi.

Orlando Pirates have played six games in the space of eighteen days, and they might be a little bit jaded against a struggling TS Galaxy tomorrow. 

The guests have been underperforming lately, but they’ll invest their all in this game, and maybe they might get a goal at least. Regardless, Orlando Pirates won’t lose on their home ground. 

Our match prediction is Orlando Pirates to win and score more than once for a coefficient of 2.09 on the Betway bookmaker. 

Our betting tip on this game is for Orlando Pirates to score before the break for a coefficient of 1.73 on the Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final betting tip is for BTTS and over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 3.20 on 1xbet Bookmaker.

Good luck!